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The Coby Earbud Roundup: Shut Out the World

When it comes to anything music related, I will admit that I am the snobbiest of snobs. Yes, I am a fitness professional, however music is my love and obsession. I love live music, I love working out to ... Continue Reading

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1 Voice Wireless Fitness Headphones Review

Finding good earphones can be tricky. Unless you go with the standard pair that come with various cell phone purchases, you may not even shop for earphones very often, if ever. We’ve all gotten used to ... Continue Reading

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These Headbands Fight Random Hair and Sweat

One Up Bands offers a variety of products to keep your hair in place and your phone or necessary small items with you when you can't carry a purse or bag. The headbands and hair ties keep sweat and hair ... Continue Reading

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Ameribag: A Perfect Bag for a Healthy Lifestyle

Give your back a break, stop stressing out your posture, and avoid pain in your back, neck, and shoulders. Travelers, mothers, and gym goers will rave at this functional, durable, all-in-one bag that is ... Continue Reading

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Mio LINK (Product Review)

Breaking Muscle receives no compensation in exchange for reviews. The opinions expressed belong solely to the writer. I don’t know about you, but I find chest heart rate straps can be quite ... Continue Reading

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Getting the Most Out of Assistive Gear: A Motor Patterning Perspective

Assistance is cheating. There. I said it. I’m going to say it again just in case that statement didn’t get through: assistance is cheating. It doesn’t matter whether you’re using knee wraps or a weight ... Continue Reading

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Product Review: HumanX X3 Competition Gloves

Lifting gloves are a staple for some athletes, especially those who switch between many types of grips and devices, like CrossFitters. Between friction from rotational forces, the drying effects of chalk, ... Continue Reading

Does Arm Action Render Heart Rate Monitors Ineffective?

I’ve always wondered how accurate heart rate monitors could possibly be at measuring calorie burn. I even wonder sometimes how accurate they are at measuring heart rate, but in that regard they tend to be ... Continue Reading

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43 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for the Athlete

You've bought all your presents - or so you think. Then you notice the stocking! There it is hanging all lonely and empty on the fireplace. What are you going to put in it? Certainly your fitness-loving ... Continue Reading

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Serious Gear For Serious Athletes: 9 Products To Bring to the Gym

Finding your way through the endless aisles of fitness gear can be exhausting. Save your energy for your workout and check out these products we've reviewed. From earphones, to compression gear, to hand ... Continue Reading

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41 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for the Athlete

For me, holiday shopping usually starts out fun, but then sometimes I run out of ideas. Because of my careers as a coach and a fitness-writer, I also tend to spend my time with healthy people who don't ... Continue Reading

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